Quantity Surveyor NEW

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Hays Construction and Property

Your new company
You will be joining a five-star housebuilder with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality homes across the UK. The business combines industry expertise, modern technology and a customer-focused approach to deliver quality residential developments.
The company offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where talented construction professionals can develop their careers and contribute to the delivery of much-needed new homes.

Your new role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for the commercial and surveying requirements of a residential development.
You will manage and control project costs, budgets and valuations while ensuring the development meets its financial targets. You will also oversee subcontractor procurement, payments, variations and commercial reporting, ensuring full compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing project budgets, valuations and estimated final costs
• Producing accurate cost and value reconciliation reports
• Maintaining commercial control throughout the development
• Preparing weekly, monthly and quarterly commercial reports
• Compiling site-start budgets in collaboration with internal departments
• Completing detailed costings for each stage of the development
• Monitoring costs, cash flow and contingency allowances
• Leading value-engineering exercises to achieve best value
• Preparing tenders and procuring subcontractors, materials and services
• Producing subcontractor recommendations for approval
• Processing subcontractor orders, payments and variations
• Evaluating and agreeing variations within agreed budgetary limits
• Using Excel and COINS to manage commercial information and payments
• Presenting valuations and commercial updates at project and divisional meetings
• Liaising with site teams and subcontractors to maximise productivity
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, health and safety legislation and relevant industry standards
• Remaining informed about new materials and construction methods

What you’ll need to succeed
You will have previous quantity surveying experience within the housebuilding or residential construction sector, alongside a strong understanding of commercial management and cost-control procedures.
You will also require:

• Experience managing the commercial requirements of residential developments
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor procurement, payments and variations
• The ability to manage budgets, valuations and cost reporting accurately
• A good understanding of residential construction methods and materials
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and NHBC requirements
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
• The ability to work effectively with site, sales, technical and commercial teams
• A proactive approach to value engineering and controlling project costs
• Experience using COINS would be advantageous.

What you’ll get in return

• 40,000 – 60,000 DOE
• Bonus scheme
• Company car or cash allowance
• Private medical cover
• Annual medical health assessment
• 26 days’ annual leave, increasing with continuous service up to 29 days
• Choice of flexible benefits
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Hybrid working where operationally appropriate

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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